Career Trauma? What’s That?
Career Trauma? What’s That? “An unhealed person can find offense in pretty much anything someone does. A healed person understands that the actions of others have nothing to do with them. Each day you get to decide which one you will be” ~ Unknown...
The Three Pillars of Effective Management: A Holistic Approach
The Three Pillars of Effective Management: A Holistic Approach In the dynamic world of leadership and management, it’s crucial to have a plan that can respond to evolving changes while respecting what we know about how human beings develop capacity at work....
What You Might Not Know About Change Management
What You Might Not Know About Change Management “We need change management!” is the cry I hear most frequently these days from both HR and C-Suite decision makers looking for training. When I ask about the context, they typically want their tired and...
Understanding Cultural Conflict Styles At Work
Today’s workplace is increasingly diverse. In a multicultural context, you may experience confusion or or hurt feelings when experiencing words or behaviours that seem different from your own. There are some key differences between culture, personality and performance issues at work. It helps to avoid misunderstanding when you can read and respond appropriately to each.
Should I Stay Or Should I Go – Career Maker Tools To Help You Decide
Staying stuck and feeling trapped is not your only option when you are unhappy in your work. You also know that to move out of your current rut will take some courage on your part. The way to find courage and lose your fear to act is to think about who would benefit from your courageous action.
Being Heard And Acknowledged Even If You Are Shy
Being Heard And Acknowledged Even If You Are Shy A lot of professionals tell me they lack voice in their organizations. They are either hampered by their own insecurity and lack of confidence, or by the hierarchy in the organization which seems to stymie their efforts...
Dealing With Difficult Bosses – Your Inside And Outside Margins Of Control
Bosses can be difficult to read and communicate with. The temptation is to assign blame or participate in gossip – but neither of those behaviours help either in the short or long term. So if you are dealing with a difficult boss or suspect you may be one, this is for you!
Why Your Employees Aren’t Excited To Meet Your Goals
Why Your Employees Aren’t Excited To Meet Your Goals Business owners often tell me that their employees don’t show motivation, ask for too much, or just don’t get on board with their ideas for how to help the company make more money. Knowing how human...
Negotiating Your Value And Importance – Even If You’re Shy!
It is no secret that many workplaces make it difficult to speak up or to show your worth. Decision-makers have biases that interfere with seeing their employees for who they really are. Does that mean you should keep your head down and secretly hope to get noticed? Absolutely not! Learn to focus on strategies that gets you noticed and have your voice heard in a way that will advance rather than disadvantage your career growth.
